Type D Escort Ship
| Name | 第56号海防艦 Coast Defense Vessel No. 56 |
| Ship Type | Frigate |
| Completed | September 27, 1944 |
| Builder | Kawasaki Kobe Shipyard |
| Tonnage | 940 tons |
| Owner | Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Loss Date | February 16, 1945 |
| Location | 33-52N, 139-42E |
| Circumstances | Sunk by torpedo |
| Number of Men Lost | 177 |
Submarine Information
| Name of Submarine | USS Bowfin (SS-287) | Patrol Number 7 |
| Commanding Officer | LCDR Alexander K. Tyree | Attack No. 3543 |
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